As long as I’ve been alive I’ve required an explanation. How did you come to be? Why? How did it work? Was that hard for you? Did you ever want your family to be different? And don’t get me wrong, I don’t actually mind the questions, I just have realized that I am very used […]
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When was the last time you consciously had fun? I mean, really, just unbridled joy and fun and enjoyment of something without feeling like you needed to earn it first. So often I feel like I get sucked into the idea that I need to earn my fun. That once I’ve done a hard day’s […]
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Hello, my loves! I hope you’re having a wonderful day wherever you are in the world. And whether it’s an amazing day or a day that leaves you wanting for something more, I am wrapping my arms around you. Life is not a straight shot. You don’t shoot your bow and arrow and watch your […]
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After an incredible month-long vacation I came home ready to hit the ground running. I woke up ready for my first day back at work, sipped my coffee, and planned out my day. I was really excited. After some time off, I was ready to be back and working again. However, about a half-hour into […]
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I was in the car a few weeks ago with my family. We were on our way back from a wedding, huddled in the car with snacks in preparation for the five-hour drive home. Just one more week until we would finally leave for Germany to reunite with Domi’s family, who have really become our […]
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So, I’ve noticed that for myself, sometimes the smallest things will incur a very intense emotional stress response. Especially when I am trying people please, at work, on vacations, trying to protect everyone from themselves and me, which seems to be a theme in my life. Trying to make people happy is like playing whack-a-mole […]
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Break Free From What Society Has Told You To Be… Not Feeling Enough, Having to Prove Your Worth, and Robbing You of Your Freedoms, Joy, and Living The Life You Dream Of! You’ve been plagued by the idea of constantly needing to do more and more to prove the value of who you innately are […]
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It’s been a while since I sat in a class and started learning something new. It’s been a while since I sat in a class and felt like the teacher was speaking a different language (and they aren’t). It’s hard to admit when we don’t understand something. It’s a challenge for me to be less […]
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There is so much new in my life right now, which is shocking to me because newness often scares the utter crap out of me. But I’m taking these new things on one at a time and I know you can do. Whatever your Everest is—you’ve got this! I believe in you. I love you, […]
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Vulnerability is an opportunity and while sometimes being vulnerable can be hard, I also think it can make life easier in certain situations. Here’s what I mean: I love you. Be brave and be vulnerable. I believe in you! XOXO, CAMDW
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